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Maureen M.
Oak Park, IL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Patient and Loving Mom available for ALL your Childcare Needs
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Available for respite care, weekend, overnights. I have been a licensed IL foster parent and have worked with 2 children that suffered from Fetal Alcohol syndrome and another who has ADHD as well as depression/anxiety. I have worked at an institution where I gained experience with immobile children, Batten disease, Charge...
4.0
"Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around...
Jennifer V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marta. I'm from Poland and have lived in the United States for 18 years. I'm a nanny for 9 years. I'm a patient, trusting and caring person. I am a very careful and responsible with children I take care off. I have a great passion for children and watching them learn and grow. I do everything to help raise them and to...
Marta can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Marta has cared for my daughter for 3 years and also our 8 month old son for the past year. I cannot say enough about what Marta has meant to our family and how well she has cared for our children.
Marta takes our daughter to many classes around town and...
Rae D.
Karina S.
Berwyn, IL
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Karina and I recently graduated from SXU. I am starting my masters this fall in Occupational Therapy. I have worked with kids with autism for about 1 year now. I was a babysitter for a few months from my nephew, and I love working with kids. I am a fun and responsible person, and you kids safety will be my...
Karina can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Karina is amazing! She is so patient and fun with children. We hired her for looking after our 1 year old, and I was very comfortable with just letting her handle everything for my daughter, from feeding her to putting her for a nap to playing and looking after...
Hina K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Adrienne and I am available for mostly pet care, but can also provide other services like cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, organization, childcare, errands, and open to other services, including painting, etc. I am an experienced certified veterinary nurse looking to help the local community! I have 20+...
Adrienne can also help with: Dog training, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Adrienne did a phenomenal job taking care of my two cats while I was away! She was able to administer various medications, including chemo to my sick kitty and provided daily updates, complete with pictures. She was very thorough, she noticed I was taking the cat's...
Raquel G.
Carmen M.
Berwyn, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Carmen.
I am a wife and a mother to 3 adult working professionals. I've been cleaning homes for 25+ years. What brings me satisfaction is helping people in their busy day to day lives . Whether you are a busy graduate student or parent, etc. If you are interested in my services contact me so I can best...
Carmen can also help with: Bathroom cleaning
5.0
"Carmen has been cleaning our home for 4 years and does an amazing job. She is thorough, uses quality products and does special projects as need, i.e. windows and cleaning equipment. "
Rémy S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a housekeeper for 10 years and am therefore very experienced in common household duties such as cleaning, laundry, and ironing, maintaining delicate fabrics, antiques, silver, glass, and fine art. I am also able to do light house cleaning in conjunction with other jobs such as being a nanny or caregiver for the...
Nijole can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, changing bed linens, carpet cleaning & more
5.0
"Nijole is reliable, smart, pleasant and detail-oriented. She was a great help to our family for 3 years, as she assisted me and my 5 homeschooled children with laundry, meal prep, house cleaning, errands and child care. I would highly recommend Nijole for any...
Cherri K.
Jtaia M.
Brookfield, IL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a bachelor's in Human Development and Family Science & a master's in Social Work. I have experience in Foster Care Case Management, working with ages from infants to teenagers. I previously interned participating in clinical work such as therapy in a teenage group home setting and at a high school as a School Social...
Jtaia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Taia was wonderful! We had another sitter cancel last minute and I’m really glad we ended up with Taia rather than the other sitter because our daughter had a blast with her! "
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Daiva P.
Palos Hills, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Daiva. I'm dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a medical background and 19 years of experience working in patients care, both facilities and home environment. Committed to improving overall patient wellbeing and health through professional care and energetic engagement.
I'm organized and thrust worthy person...
Daiva can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Daiva is a wonderful, kind, patient caregiver who provided excellent care to my father in law. She worked hard to make him laugh, be active, be comfortable and provide the best quality of life. We have a large family and Daiva was comfortable with our frequent...
Sandra B.
5.0
(1)
I have an extensive (more than 10 years of experience) working as a caregiver in Chicagoland area.
I have worked with elderly population with various health conditions such as CHF, COPD, Parkinson's disease, MS, Parkinson's disease, Stroke survivors and many others.
I also hold a masters degree of Physical Therapy from...
Brigita can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, personal care, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Emilia C.
Lombard, IL
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am offering a cleaning service that combines both physical and energetic cleansing.
At ClearSpace Cleaners, I believe a truly clean environment goes beyond just spotless surfaces-it's about creating a space that feels as good as it looks.
My specialized cleaning service not only deep-cleans every corner of your space...
Emilia can also help with: Changing bed linens, carpet cleaning, basement cleaning, bathroom cleaning, attic cleaning, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"I cannot thank Emilia enough. She is very responsive, caring and attentive. She does an amazing job and very patient with my Grandmother "
Lauren A.
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced and highly motivated Care Giver. Ready to provide great care for your children. I have six years of experience in the Child Care industry, most recently working as an assistant at Nana's Learning Tree Home daycare. The children at Nana's ranged in age from infants to 10 years old. The services I provided...
Aurieana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Extremely pleasant and playful with children. 100% reliable and highly recommended..!"
Michael C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a dedicated caregiver for 9 years providing compassionate and comprehensive care to my clients. I have experience with clients with Alzheimer's/dementia. My services include light daily cleaning, medication reminders, assistance with toileting, bathing, walking, running errands, wound care and accompanying clients to...
Carolynn can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Carolynn is very dedicated and always goes above and beyond what is required of her. She is extremely kind and she also finds creative ways to inspire her clients. What a special caregiver!"
Charlette W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 15 years experience, I am a trustworthy and loyal hardworking housekeeper who consistently meets goals while maintaining a welcoming environment. Excellent communication skills and cleaning practices combine to ensure meeting expectations, great housekeeping experience and come with strong recommendations. I have a good...
Veronica can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, oven cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"We love Veronica. She has been working for us for two years and we are very pleased with her services. Not only is she hard working, she is also a great communicator, very trustworthy, and a pleasure to have in our home. While we use her primarily for cleaning,...
Sean C.
Rosine W.
Palos Hills, IL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I worked with seniors for over 15 years l have a great passion for seniors. I am a CNA and have worked in rehabs for a long time and also hospitals . I have great personality, reliable transportation. I attend Moraine Valley Community College I have great experience, I am an excellent caregiver and I have worked for Christ...
Rosine can also help with: Companionship, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"She was able and willing to do anything and everything that my mother-in-law needed as she was declining in health. This included general care (bathing, clean-up etc.) as well as taking her for rides, visits with some neighbors when she was able, meals, etc. It...
Care member
Hi! I want to introduce myself so that you can get a sense of who I am and better understand me and trust me with your companion. I am a Vet Tech student! I have multiple online certifications in animal care such as Dog Behavior, Dog Walking, Cat and Kitten Care, Animal CPR and First Aid, Animal Therapy, Animal Grooming, Pet...
Desiree can also help with: Daily feeding, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I am an animal lover. I have four dogs of my own I care for and two cats, plus I have had many other small animals over the years, including our 40-year-old turtles. I have been volunteering with two animal shelters, walking dogs and fostering for 12, nearly 13 years now.
I have dealt with all kinds of pets, pregnant, young,...
Dana can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
I am a current Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) within the Chicagoland area pursuing my Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. I have experience working with diverse diagnoses and needs within pediatrics in schools and outpatient pediatric clinics. I have 15+ years of experience working with children in a...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hello, My name is Luisa. I am currently a Graduate student studying Occupational Therapy. I have previous experience care giving for an adult with a physical disability. My studies have allowed me to gain experience interacting with many individuals such as children with a variety of physical and cognitive conditions, adults...
I graduated from Georgia Southern in 2017 with my degree in Recreation Therapy! Since graduating, I have worked as a 1:1 to a 16-year-old with Down syndrome, was a therapy aid at a therapeutic preschool and kindergarten for kids with Autism and Down syndrome, a special recreation program coordinator, and am currently the Career...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
For the past two years I have worked as a para at a local behavioral therapy school in New Lenox, IL. I'm about to cut my hours due to an internship coming up and I'm looking for something that is more open with time schedules.
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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in La Grange, IL
Maureen M.
4.0
Maureen has cared for my daughter for over a year on Saturdays. She sets her feedings up and gives medication via g-tube - with our training. And she provides daily needs for her as well and reading stories. Maureen has been helpful to me with clean up around the house.
- Jennifer V.
Marta Z.
5.0
Marta has cared for my daughter for 3 years and also our 8 month old son for the past year. I cannot say enough about what Marta has meant to our family and how well she has cared for our children.
Marta takes our daughter to many classes around town and swimming. She bathes her, gets her up in...
- Rae D.
Karina S.
5.0
My 3 kids always look forward to spending time with Karina! She is always punctual and reliable. She engages my kids in fun and educational activities: She plays with them, reads to them, takes them to the park, etc. She is amazingly patient and just a delight to have in our home! I'm so grateful we...
- Tess B.
Adrienne H.
5.0
She was so kind and caring while I had to have surgery. She checked in to me every day, many times with pictures. I felt completely comfortable having her in my home and taking care of my cats.
- Carrie D.
Carmen M.
5.0
Carmen has been cleaning our home for 4 years and does an amazing job. She is thorough, uses quality products and does special projects as need, i.e. windows and cleaning equipment.
- Rémy S.
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FAQs for finding therapy dogs near you in La Grange, IL
How can I find a therapy dog near me in La Grange, IL?
To find a therapy dog near you in La Grange, IL, all you have to do is log on to Care.com. You can search for therapy dogs in your area and can sort by location and price. You can read therapy dog provider profiles to learn more about their services and offerings and can even read reviews from other customers.
How much does it cost to hire a therapy dog and handler near me in La Grange, IL?
The average cost of hiring a therapy dog and handler near you in La Grange, IL is $23.10 per hour. However, that is just an average to give you an idea of where to get started. The cost of each individual therapy dog can vary by breed, by trainer, and by your specific location—amongst other factors.
What are the benefits of hiring a therapy dog near me in La Grange, IL?
There are many different benefits of hiring a therapy dog near you in La Grange, IL. To start, therapy dogs can provide comfort and support to people who are dealing with emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. They can also help to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Therapy dogs have also been shown to have a positive effect on physical healing. They can help to lower blood pressure and reduce pain.
What type of training do therapy dogs near me in La Grange, IL receive?
When you hire therapy dog near you in La Grange, IL, they will have received extensive training, including basic obedience training, socialization, task-specific training, and certification. If you have specific requirements for therapy dogs, be sure to speak with their handler about your needs.
What can a therapy dog near me in La Grange, IL help with?
When you go to buy a therapy dog near you in La Grange, IL, you should interview a few different therapy dog providers to learn more about the specific training each therapy dog has. Some may focus on mental health issues, whereas others may be able to provide more physical support.